Exoplanets: Books

This book explores the possibility of life on other planets by investigating the science of planets. Find out how they form and where they form and what that means for possible life. Learn how scientists find planets out there in the great beyond.

Explore the Cosmos like Neil deGrasse Tyson: A Space Science Journey

By CAP SaucierPrometheus Books, 2015

ISBN: 1633880141Ages 8-12

Learn more about space and the life of an astrophysicist by learning about Neil deGrasse Tyson. Beautiful images from the Hubble Space Telescope complete the amazing details and put the reader right in the middle of all the wonders of space.

Extrasolar Planets

By Ron Miller21st Century Publishing, 2002

ISBN: 0761323546Ages: 8-12

Take a look at our solar system, from its history to how the planets were named. Then venture out beyond our solar system to find out about the newer extrasolar bodies and how exoplanets are discovered. Fine illustrations and additional references such as websites and books also make this book one to read for the space lover.

Extreme Planets Q&A

By Mary Kay CarsonHarperCollins Publishing, 2008

ISBN: 0060899743Ages: 4-8

The world's largest museum — The Smithsonian Institution — provides the scientists who answer questions about our solar system and beyond. Great photographs and helpful details about the sun, the planets, moons, the Kuiper belt and lots, lots, more.

Faraway World: Planets Beyond Our Solar System

By Paul HalpernCharlesbridge Publishing, 2004

ISBN: 1570916160Ages: 9-12

In 1995 the wobble of a distant star set the scientific world looking for planets beyond our own solar system. This book tells how extrasolar planets are located and includes a lovely collection of artwork portraying distant worlds and imaginative scenes from places still unknown and unvisited.

Alien Worlds: Your Guide to Extraterrestrial Life

By David A. AguilarNational Geographic Children's Books, 2013

ISBN: 1426311109Ages: 8-12

What would aliens be like? The author explores the possibility of alien life and it would adapt to its environment. Beautiful artwork to help depict possible life forms and their structural properties. Really great images to encourage the curiosity of future scientists.

Out of This World: The Amazing Search for an Alien Earth

By Jacob BerkowitzKids Can Press, 2009

ISBN: 1554531985Ages: 8 &dash; 12

Science is busy looking for extraterrestrial life. Learn all about how scientists go about finding life in space through the eyes of a cartoon extraterrestrial named Amrosia from Xenon. How do astrobiologists find life in outer space? The answers may surprise you.

Astrobiologist (Weird Careers in Science)

By Mary FirestoneWeird Careers in Science, 2005

ISBN: 0791089711Ages: 10 and up

Maybe the scientist in you wants to hunt for aliens on other planets too. Look into astrobiology as a career. You might be the first one to shakes hands with extraterrestrial life.

Is There Life in Outer Space? (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1)

By Franklyn M. BranleyHarperCollins Publishing, 1999

ISBN: 0064451925Ages: 4-8

A thought-provoking look at the possibility of life in outer space. Cute artwork, a few photographs, and some creative activity suggestions make this a fun book to own or to start a discussion on exoplanet exploration. Great for the early reader in your life.